The Perfume Library

22 perfumes

Arabian Amber

Illuminum · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Illuminum Arabian Amber is a unisex scent built around Egyptian bergamot, Atlas cedar and Omani frankincense, fresh at first and leaning sweet, spicy and resinous. Mysore sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli lay a woody base, while the Egyptian bergamot adds some freshness on top of it. Floral, powdery and oriental accords sit alongside, with a smoky edge now and then, and the whole balances between sweet and spicy. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Most voters pick spring first and fall second, and it is chosen about equally for work, leisure and evenings. Feminine and masculine votes run close, which fits its place between the two. Bvlgari Le Gemme Gyan and Perfumer H White Smoke have a close profile.

Black Nectar

7.6

Bohdidharma · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bohdidharma Black Nectar is a unisex perfume built around honey absolute and vanilla, with a floral, fruity side folded into a sweet gourmand accord. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong; most voters score them high, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a first impression. With no season or occasion votes to go on, it is best described as a dense, sweet perfume that makes itself noticed. It opens with honey absolute and honeydew melon, sweet and fruity. In the heart, sage and linden blossom add a floral, powdery softness. The base of black tea, vanilla, pine tree cone and tolu balm dries down spicy and resinous. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli and Stendhal Ambre Sublime have a close profile.

Tahitian Yuzu

6.8

Illuminum · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Illuminum Tahitian Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that pairs a bright pineapple and blackcurrant opening with a floral heart of jasmine and violet. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, though the few ratings behind them make that only a rough guide. Light and clean, it suits easy daytime wear in relaxed settings. Pineapple and blackcurrant lead with a juicy fruitiness, while the citrus accord keeps it lively. Jasmine and violet then soften it with a floral touch, and musk settles underneath as a clean, quiet finish.